English transcript

More than 160 petrol stations across Victoria have now run out of fuel.

Demand has soared 400%, but the State Government insists supply isn't the issue, panic buying is.

At Oom Energy, Clayton South, diesel tanks are dry.

It's not good for the business.

In Glen Waverley, another bowser out of order.

Those just two of 97 stations across Victoria without diesel,

as of 11 o'clock this morning, unleaded at 83 stations, had run out.

It completely depends on the supplier.

We need to understand that these numbers can jump around.

With the Government insisting the issue isn't supply,

panic buying to blame, like here in Doncaster today.

Demand has increased anywhere between 300% and 400%.

At the same time, we know that we have more than enough supply.

Triggering long lines for cheap fuel.

At Ampol St Kilda, $2.37 for unleaded, now considered a bargain.

My husband said this is the place to come down

and I can't actually afford to fill up my whole car.

I expect it's probably going to get a little bit worse as well.

As the price of petrol continues to soar,

households are starting to limit car trips to save on fuel.

Some now even changing their shopping habits.

As produce prices are pushed higher.

Probably about 25% to 30% increases so far.

It's really sad that people are having to think about this.

Jordan Quinn, Seven News.